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Bradley Welsh murder: What we know after man arrested following Edinburgh shooting

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Police are appeaking following an attack in the city's Southside area. Pic: Google Maps/Police Scotland

Man sprays female dog walker in face with ‘CS Spray’ during Southside attack

Crime

A dead humpback whale has been spotted at Tyninghame

Dead whale washed up on East Lothian beach

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Bin fires were caused by unextinguished barbecues, it is thought. PIC: David Ogilvie

Bank Holiday bin fires on Bruntsfield Links caused by unextinguished disposable barbecues

Crime

Man arrested following murder of Bradley Welsh in Edinburgh’s Chester Street

Crime

Edinburgh win University Challenge for first time in history of quiz show

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Man dies after falling from flat window on Salisbury Road in Newington

Health

Billy McNeill, Celtic legend and Lisbon Lions captain, dies aged 79

Football

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Edinburgh much-loved beauty spots took a bit of a hammering over the weekend

Pictures show Edinburgh beauty spots blighted by litter after scorching Bank Holiday

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Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election called
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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

New class 385 trains started running today on the Edinburgh-Shotts-Glasgow Central line. Picture: ScotRail

The brand-new trains now making it electric on all five Edinburgh-Glasgow lines

Traffic and Travel

The new Caledonian Sleeper will begin the run from Edinburgh to London and back on Sunday. Picture: contributed

Deluxe Caledonian Sleeper fleet to roll out for the first time

Traffic and Travel

A group of mothers pictured waiting in St Johns Road, Corstorphine. Pic: Ian Rutherford

Protest grows over ‘ridiculous’ lack of buggy space on Lothian buses

Traffic and Travel

Laws on public transport.

These are the public transport laws you should be aware of

Crime

The owners of Edinburgh Airport are said to be eyeing up a �2bn sale of the hub. PIcture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Airport could be sold in £2bn deal

Business

Picture: Traffic Scotland

M8 accident disrupts Easter Sunday traffic into Edinburgh

Traffic and Travel

Completion of all the snagging work is expected in October. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Snagging delays on Queensferry Crossing ‘unacceptable’

Traffic and Travel

Motorcyclist dies after crash on East Lothian coastal road

Traffic and Travel

Disruption to Edinburgh train services after signalling problems

Traffic and Travel

Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by vehicle on Hanover Street

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Edinburgh Boatel plan set to go ahead on Union Canal

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Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Kezia Dugdale: My defamation case win was a victory for free speech

Opinion

Police are appeaking following an attack in the city's Southside area. Pic: Google Maps/Police Scotland

Man sprays female dog walker in face with ‘CS Spray’ during Southside attack

Crime

Bradley Welsh murder: What we know after man arrested following Edinburgh shooting

Crime

Tributes have been paid to Bradley who was known for his community work. Picture: TSPL

Man arrested following murder of Bradley Welsh in Edinburgh’s Chester Street

Crime

Edinburgh police cordon off Salisbury Road in Edinburgh in ongoing incident

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Serious assault in Bathgate nightclub leaves man with serious head and face injuries

Crime

Bank Holiday bin fires on Bruntsfield Links caused by unextinguished disposable barbecues

Crime

Police car in Portobello has windscreen ‘smashed in’

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland to be hotter than Morocco today as country continues to sizzle

Weather

Soaking up the sun in Edinburgh

Edinburgh weather: Capital set to bask in glorious Easter Monday sunshine and high temperatures

Weather

The blaze at Arthur#s Seat earlier in the year. Pic: SWNS

Arthur’s Seat at risk of wildfire during Easter Weekend mini-heatwave

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Edinburgh is as hot as Lisbon today. Pic: Lavrishchev Vladimir - Shutterstock

Edinburgh as hot as Lisbon today with 17C temperatures - and it’s due to get hotter

Weather

Temperatures have risen over the past few days, but will the weather over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend be sunny and warm or cold and grey?

Edinburgh Easter bank holiday weekend weather: Temperatures set to soar

Weather

Politics More Politics >>

Nigel Farage us cheered by supporters at a Brexit party rally in Nottingham. Picture: SWNS

Why Tories and Labour may be in trouble at EU elections – Ian Swanson

Opinion

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Kezia Dugdale: My defamation case win was a victory for free speech

Opinion

Nicola Sturgeon denounced 'dog whistle xenophobia' at the STUC conference. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon can’t try to pretend nationalism isn’t divisive – Susan Dalgety

Opinion

Porn has become readily available at the touch of a button

No bad thing if Twitter is blocked because of porn age-checker – Susan Dalgety

Opinion

The UK is acting like Harry Enfeild's truculent teenage character Kevin yelling 'it's so unfair'. Picture: PA

Brexit: UK acting just like Harry Enfield’s stroppy teenager – Robert Aldridge

Opinion

Ex-pat Scots could face new barriers in bringing family members back to Scotland with them if they choose to return after Brexit, according to the Scottish Government. Picture: TSPL/Jane Barlow

Brexit: Ex-pats could face barriers bringing family back to Scotland

Politics

Fears over food prices and medicine stocks were among concerns. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Poll: 8 out of 10 Scots worried about Brexit

Politics

Cook school offers fast-track courses to tackle Brexit staff shortage fears

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon: People more open to Scottish independence thanks to Brexit

Politics

Citizen group launches ‘Easter Rising’ to defend Edinburgh from over-tourism and developers

Politics

Marketing Edinburgh boss quits two months after £300k public funding cut

People

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Dozens of TSB banks across the country are to go on reduced hours. Picture: PA

In full: 4 Scottish TSB bank branches to close, 71 to go on reduced hours

Business

Dozens of TSB banks across the country are to go on reduced hours. Picture: PA

In full: 4 Scottish TSB bank branches to close, 71 to go on reduced hours

Business

The owners of Edinburgh Airport are said to be eyeing up a �2bn sale of the hub. PIcture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Airport could be sold in £2bn deal

Business

John Donnelly. Pic: Greg Macvean

Marketing Edinburgh boss quits two months after £300k public funding cut

People

Appeal to recover ‘Tartan Barbie’ psychic doll stolen from Edinburgh tourist attraction

Business

Extinction Rebellion is part of our capitalist system – Bill Jamieson

Opinion

This is why you should be allowed to have Wednesdays off work

Business

Here’s how one lucky couple can win a FREE wedding worth £20k at an Edinburgh hotel

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Education More Education >>

Number of Scottish children identified with autism doubles

Health

Blaine Ferguson is going on a once-in-a-lifetime research expedition in the jungle of the Calakmul Reserve.

John Muir Trust gives Blaine trip of a lifetime

Education

Edinburgh University win University Challenge. Picture: BBC iPlayer

Edinburgh win University Challenge for first time in history of quiz show

Whats on

A pupil during an exam. Pic: Chinnapong

Lothian state schools “hurting kids’ chances” by imposing limits on exam subjects

Education

An angry inbox is adding to stress for many staff. Picture: Juice/Rex/Shutterstock

24/7 teachers hounded by emails from parents

Education

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Anti-vaxxers’ pseudo-science poses danger to public health – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Health

Number of Scots pupils identified with autism doubles

Number of Scottish children identified with autism doubles

Health

The scene on Salisbury Road this morning

Man dies after falling from flat window on Salisbury Road in Newington

Health

The Bethany Winter Care Shelter transforms a church hall into a shelter for the homeless

This is what a night in a Lothian homeless shelter is like through the eyes of a volunteer

Health

Scotmid had challenged a decision by Midlothian Council. Pic: Shutterstock - Tana888

Scotmid appeal over Midlothian primary schools takeaway ban dismissed

Health

Opinion More Opinion >>

Nigel Farage us cheered by supporters at a Brexit party rally in Nottingham. Picture: SWNS

Why Tories and Labour may be in trouble at EU elections – Ian Swanson

Opinion

For every child that goes unvaccinated we diminish 'herd immunity'. Picture: Getty

Anti-vaxxers’ pseudo-science poses danger to public health – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Health

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Kezia Dugdale: My defamation case win was a victory for free speech

Opinion

Extinction Rebellion protesters staged a rally on Edinburgh's North Bridge (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why protesters should be wary of ‘12 years to climate breakdown’ rhetoric – Myles Allen

Opinion

When British forces invaded Russia to fight a campaign like no other – Yvonne McEwan

Opinion

What if this had been Edinburgh Castle? – Christine Jardine

Opinion

Nicola Sturgeon can’t try to pretend nationalism isn’t divisive – Susan Dalgety

Opinion

A sting in the tail for Edinburgh householders as crime falls – Tom Wood

Opinion

People More People >>

New class 385 trains started running today on the Edinburgh-Shotts-Glasgow Central line. Picture: ScotRail

The brand-new trains now making it electric on all five Edinburgh-Glasgow lines

Traffic and Travel

The new Caledonian Sleeper will begin the run from Edinburgh to London and back on Sunday. Picture: contributed

Deluxe Caledonian Sleeper fleet to roll out for the first time

Traffic and Travel

The new clubhouse at Inveresk Bowling and Social Club, where they have said they are not allowing parties for birthdays for those under 40 years old. Pic: Greg Macvean

Historic Musselburgh bowling club bans birthday parties for under-40s

Bars and Pubs

Blaine Ferguson is going on a once-in-a-lifetime research expedition in the jungle of the Calakmul Reserve.

John Muir Trust gives Blaine trip of a lifetime

Education

Pictured is Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti. Pic: Jane Barlow

Stars throw weight behind Edinburgh concert hall bid ahead of crunch decision

Retro

Relatives of a blast victim grieve outside a morgue in Colombo. More than 200 were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday. Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka explosions: At least 8 Britons among 290 victims

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Video: Giant rats running riot on Scottish housing estate

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Bradley Welsh murder: Law change could allow funeral within days

Crime

Hibs fans stage minute’s applause for Bradley Welsh

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Brexit: Ex-pats could face barriers bringing family back to Scotland

Politics

Bradley Welsh murder: Holyrood Boxing Gym in bid to remain open to honour late founder

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